IFTA Agility Challenge
11
11.1.6 Event Rules
Balance Test
Description
The ability to
balance
is a fundamental element of all sporting activity. IFTA has adapted the
standard ‘Euro-fit test’ into a competition for the Agility Challenge.
The Test
Left foot
15 seconds
Right foot
15 seconds
Left foot
15 seconds
Right foot
15 seconds
Total
60 seconds
Equipment
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An IFTA approved Balance Beam
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Stopwatch
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Balance Beam Mat (optional)
Rules
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The young athlete should place one foot on the beam
(this foot must be in line with and not across the beam).
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Thee free leg should be held at the ankle behind the body
and balance gained by holding the judge's arm.
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The watch starts when the judge’s supporting arm
is released.
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The watch stops when the young athlete lets go of the free foot,
touches the floor or completes 15 seconds.
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The young athlete changes legs for each of the four 15 second trials.
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The maximum time possible is 60 seconds.
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Time is recorded down to the nearest whole second.
Tips
For young athletes:
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Use free arm to aid balance.
For judges:
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Allow each young athlete to become familiar with the test.
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Allow the young athlete to gain balance by holding
the judges arm prior to the start of the test.
Safety
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Ensure that the balance beam is not able to slide on the floor.
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The use of a balance beam mat is recommended.
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